Hunters

[Hunter] is a job description as well as a (mostly ranged) combat-oriented class with many different subclasses.

Background

While [Hunters] are present in most areas of the world, some groups are more notable for having more and better ones: Plains Gnolls (as they live a nomadic lifestyle) and Noelictus in Terandria, detailed below. But of course, there are other famous and high-leveled hunters with different backgrounds as well. Even Antinium and Drakes can become specialized [Hunters]. Some classes centered around seeking something may have "Hunter" in their name, but are not part of the combat-oriented classes discussed.

Noelictus, the Kingdom of Shade, is very famous for its most important export good, which is [Hunters] and their hats, as it is home to the Hunters' Guild of Terandria. They have extensive knowledge of monster types, so much that Humans all over the world would first ask them for information rather than use local sources.

Pallass Hunting is a Plains-Gnoll operated business that offers a hunting environment for City Gnolls who wish to explore their rich heritage in a fun, sportive setting. Liscor Hunted is a business that offers a more authentic and dangerous experience in the Floodplains, with [Hunters] and retired veterans running weekly 'tours' and finding miserable places for their customers to survive in.

Subclasses

First, there is the regular [Hunter] class. Male [Hunters] may be called [Huntsmen] and female ones [Huntresses], but the generic term [Hunters] always fits. Related basic classes with similar skillsets are [Scout] and [Ranger] and probably [Survivor]/[Survivalist].

Note: it is possible that some of these classes are not actual [Hunters], or that a hunter-type class was missed. Further recommended information: List of Classes

• By quarry
  • [Abyssal Slayer] (specialized [Monster Hunter])
  • [Beast Slayer] (advanced [Monster Hunter]?)
  • [Bird Hunter] hunts avians specifically
  • [Death Hunter] (specialized against undead)
  • [Deep-Sea Fisher] (hunts deep-sea fish)
  • [Demon Hunter] (specialized [Monster Hunter])
  • [Edgeworld Hunter] (specialized [Monster Hunter])
  • [Fisher] (hunts fish specifically)
  • [Mage Hunter] (anti-magical tactics)
  • [Monster Hunter] (adventurer type)
  • [Slaver] (going after other races)
  • [Slave Taker] (recaptures escaped slaves)
  • [Undead Hunter] (specialized [Monster Hunter])
  • [Vampire Hunter] (specialized [Monster Hunter])
  • [Whale Hunter] (hunts whales)
  • [Witch Hunter] (specialized [Mage Hunter])

• By weapon of choice
  • [Angler] (using rods, best against fish)
  • [Axehunter] (using an axe, ranged or melee)
  • [Close-Combat Hunter] (favors melee combat)
  • [Crossbow Speed Hunter] (using a crossbow)
  • [Netter]/[Net Thrower]/[Net Fisher] (using nets, best against fish)
  • [Trapper] (using traps)
  • [Spear Hunter] (using a spear, ranged or melee)
  • ranged weapon [Hunters] like [Bow...], [Crossbow...], [Sling...] etc. are not yet documented in the story; but most [Archers], [Javelineers], [Marksmen] and ranged combat [Warriors] of all kind should easily double as hunters even when not having that specific class

• By environment
  • [Bush Hunter]
  • [Deepforest Hunter]
  • similarly, [Desert...], [Arctic...], [Jungle...] or [Plains...] hunters might exist who are specifically adapted to their environment

• By rank
  • [Hunt Commander] (superior to all Hunters of a military organization or city)
  • [Hunt Leader] (leader of a hunting party)
  • [Hunt Master] (advanced Hunter)
  • [Novice Hunter] (new and inexperienced)
  • [Veteran Hunter] (experienced)
  • similarly, smaller communities might have [Head...] or [Chief...] hunters, but those haven't appeared yet. Other officer grades responsible for the hunt might be [... Captain] or even [... General].

• Miscellaneous/Oddities
  • [Bargain Hunter] (seek good deals, not prey)
  • [Bounty Hunter] (adventurer type)
  • [Far Hunter] (unclear: this is either about range or about endurance)
  • [Hunter-Warrior] (doubles as a combatant)
  • [Hunting King] (combined with [King])
  • [Hunting Lady] (combined with [Lady])
  • [Pearl Hunter] (search for pearls inside of oysters)
  • [Peerless Hunter] (has unmatched hunting prowess)
  • [Poachers] (criminals who hunt against the laws. While no such laws are documented in the story yet, ordinary people are apparently forbidden from hunting freely)
  • [Relicbearer Skyhunter] (rides a flying creature and wields a Relic)
  • [Serpent Hunter] (famous for using snake poison against other enemies, so probably less about battling snakes?)
  • [Stalker Hunter] (hunts by stalking)
  • [Treasure Hunter] (the only ones who wouldn't destroy their prey)
  • [Wolfbane Hunter] (unclear: specialized against Wolves? or using poisonous Aconitum)
  • [Young Hunter] (starting/apprentice class for Gnolls)

Trivia

• The first professional [Hunter] to be mentioned specifically in the story was Jerad Riels. Selys was already revealed to have a few levels as [Huntress] much earlier, however
• [Druids] have issues with certain [Hunters]: Those who overhunt; who disturb the natural order; who hunt for sport and pleasure and let their prey go to waste; and who are inflicting unneccessary pain to their prey.
• Dierr and Deirr are both Gnoll Hunters, but live continents apart
• [Hunter] is a common class in Liscor due to the Floodplains.